单选题 When American astronaut Glen returned to the earth and a hearty welcome ______ him, he was considered to be a national hero.

【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】wait for等待；anticipate预感，期待；expect期待，预期；await意思是to be ready for，做好……的准备，备妥以待。句子意思是宇航员归来后受到热烈的欢迎，所以选D。